IEEE Nanotechnology Council

This interdisciplinary group focuses on advancing the field

The IEEE Nanotechnology Council was formed more than a decade ago, and it has been nothing but busy ever since. After all, it was present at the creation of a nano­technology industry that will top US $2.4 trillion by next year, according to the U.S. government’s National Nano­technology Initiative. The multidisciplinary council’s purpose has been to coordinate and advance the work in nanotechnology being carried out throughout IEEE. It supports the theory, design, and development of nanotechnology and its scientific, engineering, and industrial applications.

The council has 12 chapters around the world, including ones in Australia, China, Italy, Singapore, South Africa, and the United States. It also has two student chapters—one at the University of Texas, in Tyler, and another at Kuvempu University, in Shankaraghatta, India.

CONFERENCES

The council sponsors four annual conferences.

The IEEE International Conference on Nanotechnology (IEEE NANO) covers nanofabrication, nano­manufacturing, nanomaterials, nanobiomedicine, nano­energy, nanoplasmonics, nanoelectronics, nanosensors and nanoactuators, and the characterization and modeling of structures and devices. The council’s annual meeting takes place at IEEE NANO.

The Early Career Award in Nanotechnology goes to individuals whose contributions have had a major impact on nanotechnology within seven years after being granted their highest earned academic degree.

For those at least 10 years beyond their highest earned degree, there’s the Pioneer Award in Nanotechnology. It recognizes those who, by virtue of initiating new areas of research, development, or engineering, have had a significant impact on nanotechnology.

And people who have performed outstanding service for the benefit and advancement of the council are recognized with the Distinguished Service Award. The service, which can be in such areas as conferences, meetings, and publications, is usually given to journal or magazine editors, administrative committee members, or chapter leaders.